konkurransekultur
Syllables
kon-kur-ran-se-kul-tur
Pronunciation
/kɔnˈkʉrːɑnˌsɛkʊltʉr/
Stress
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Morphemes
konkurranse, kultur
The word 'konkurransekultur' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: kon-kur-ran-se-kul-tur. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('kul'). The word is derived from French and German/Latin roots and refers to a competitive societal environment.
Definitions
- 1
A societal environment characterized by strong competition.
Competition culture
“Den norske skulen er prega av ein sterk konkurransekultur.”
“Ho kritiserte konkurransekulturen i arbeidslivet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('kul'). The stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns, with stress on the second element.
Syllables
kon — Open syllable, initial syllable.. kur — Closed syllable, contains a long vowel due to the double 'r'.. ran — Open syllable.. se — Open syllable.. kul — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. tur — Closed syllable.
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Vowel Grouping
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- The double 'r' indicates a lengthened vowel sound, influencing syllable weight.
- Nynorsk allows for both 'k' and 'sk' before 'u', so the pronunciation of 'konkurranse' is relatively stable.
- Compound nouns in Nynorsk generally have stress on the second element.
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